Is 8+ hours at school, considered too long? A Conversation We Need to Have As educators, we’ve all felt the grind of the school day—the early mornings, the jam-packed schedules, the never-ending to-do lists. For our students, the day may feel even longer. Sitting through hours of instruction, navigating social dynamics, and keeping up with... Continue Reading →
Teacher’s Tears Pt. 1
Teacher’s Tears: Spill, Share, Survive Welcome to Teacher’s Tears—the place where lesson plans meet life’s lemons. Here, teachers vent, laugh, and cry about the joys and chaos of the classroom while swapping advice and building community. Got frustrations? Let it out. Need tips? We’ve got you. Looking for someone who gets it? You’ve found your... Continue Reading →
10 Ways to Keep Students Motivated After Winter Break
Ah, January—when the glitter of the holidays has faded, and middle school students shuffle back to school like hibernating bears rudely awoken mid-nap. Keeping them motivated post-winter break can feel like a Herculean task. But fear not! With a dash of creativity, a sprinkle of humor, and a hearty dose of understanding their quirks, you... Continue Reading →
25 Reasons Teachers Should Be Using Kash-In
1. Kash-In reward and learning platform helps to motivate students to learn by rewarding them for their achievements and progress.
Education… We Have A Problem!
The biggest issue in education is not teacher burnout, but the blatant differences in some schools. Every child deserves the same education and our education system is not there yet. As one can see these same inequalities transfer to society and our way of living.
Mack’s Handcrafted Goodies
Welcome to the Home of Ms. Mack's Handcrafted Goodies. In connection with The Teacher's Treasure Box, another a la carte items option is available, which includes handcrafted and personalized teacher items such as hall passes, custom containers, classroom signs, bathroom passes, and other painted and colorful items such as games and activities.
Kash-In : Teacher’s Incentives Made Easy!
Kash-In is an incentive program that develops positive behaviors in our students by monetizing different actions.
Kash-In: The New Classroom Token Economy
Kash-In is a new mobile app that updates the old classroom token economies that use paper money, stickers, fake checkbooks, and/or point systems used for classroom management; a classroom management tactic into a digital version with a real world twist. Kash-In uses positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) methods to help develop healthier behaviors in... Continue Reading →
Activity Ideas
Classifying Rational Numbers Activity